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Beaver Twp. theft
Woman accused of pulling knife in store waives hearing
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Butler County woman facing numerous charges stemming from an incident last week in Emlenton Borough waived her preliminary hearing…
Venango Co. Fair officials assess another year
By SALLY BELL Staff Writer Ten years of hard work have gone into improvements at the Venango County Fair grounds and one board member said…
Flag firefighters raised at ground zero returns to site
NEW YORK (AP) — An American flag that firefighters hoisted at ground zero in the hours after the 9/11 terror attacks returns to the World…
NFL season begins today
DENVER (AP) – The 2016 NFL season starts the same way the last one ended, with Von Miller staring down Cam Newton. Denver’s star linebacker…
Real-life investigators object to portrayal in ‘Sully’ movie
WASHINGTON (AP) — Accident investigators say they object to their portrayal in a new movie based on the “Miracle on the Hudson” river ditching of…
Recent Deaths 9/8/16
Karlyn A. McClearn, 61, of Sandy Lake, died Sept. 6, 2016. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Tea Party, CLA team up to interview state rep. candidates
From staff reports The Venango County Tea Party Patriots and members of the Christian Life Academy media team have joined forces to create video interviews…
Patriot Day marks 15th anniversary of terror attacks
* Patriot Day is Sept. 11. Some history of it: After the attacks on the United States, a bill to make Sept. 11 a national day of…
Pet of the day 9/7/16
Name: Chowder Breed: Chow Chow/ German Shepherd Age: 4 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Chowder can be found at…
Old Home Day in Fertigs
Old Home Day attendees check out the cars that were on display Monday during the Fertigs Community Center’s annual event. The event included a car, truck and motorcycle cruise-in,…
Florence: Finally meeting David
Perhaps one of the most jaw-dropping, camera flashing, ohh and ahh moments that I had while studying abroad was while I was visiting Florence. Florence…
Cranberry Twp. theft
Cranberry Twp. DUI
Man accused of selling cocaine to informant in Franklin faces charges
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A 25-year-old man is facing multiple drug charges after he allegedly sold cocaine to a confidential informant in Franklin earlier…
Welcome home from school
Jacob Davis, a first-grader at Smedley Elementary School gets a hug from his brother, Gabriel Sibble, who was waiting with their mother, Alex Shreffler, and…
Tomlin confident despite injuries
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Mike Tomlin has confidence in the Pittsburgh Steelers secondary. And the linebackers. And the defensive line. And tight end. And everywhere else…
Female WWII pilot will finally be laid to rest at Arlington
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — It took an act of Congress, but World War II pilot Elaine Harmon is finally being laid to rest at Arlington…
YouTube offering a reason to pay up
The Associated Press The new TV series “Single by 30” follows two high school friends who make a pact over French fries and milkshakes to…
Recent Deaths 9/7/16
Ronald D. Perry, 77, of Oil City, died Sept. 5, 2016. Gerald E. “Jerd” Myers, 87, of Titusville, died Sept. 5, 2016. Daniel M. Bundy, 61, of…
Pet of the day 9/6/16
Name: Stink Bug Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 3 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Grey/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Stink Bug can…
Falls Creek Borough criminal mischief
Richland Twp. accident
Headed for harvest
As the days grow shorter and the summer winds down, area gardens and orchards yield the fruits (and vegetables) of their gardeners’ labors. Tomatoes are…
Feeding wildlife in areas where hunting occurs could be considered baiting
From staff reports The feeding of wildlife in areas where hunting occurs could be considered baiting, depending from how far away animals are being drawn…
Divided America: In recovery, many poor schools left behind
(EDITOR’S NOTE – This is part of Divided America, AP’s ongoing exploration of the economic, social and political divisions in American society.) WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP)…
Free-falling Bucs drop seventh straight
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Adam Wainwright drove in three runs and survived five occasionally bumpy innings to pick up his first victory since mid-July as the…
Miss America competition begins Tuesday in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The process of picking a new Miss America gets underway Tuesday night in Atlantic City. The first night of preliminary…
Recent Deaths 9/6/16
Anna May Wingard, 81, of Clarion, passed away Saturday afternoon, Sept. 3, 2016. Mary Eloise Hoover, 84, a resident of Franklin, died peacefully at 8:05…
Appeals court: State can weigh impact of gas drilling wells
HARRISBURG (AP) — A Pennsylvania appeals court says state environmental regulators can continue weighing the effects gas drilling wells have on public and natural resources….
Pet of the day 9/2/16
Name: Jasmine Breed: Alaskan Husky Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Large Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Jasmine can be found at…
Fantastic friends need ‘furever’ homes
All About Animals showcases some awesome adoption candidates from area rescue groups and shelters. Looking over your shoulder Clarion PAWS in Shippenville has a kitten…
Ex-Stanford swimmer leaves jail after serving half his term
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Brock Turner, whose six-month sentence for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman at Stanford University sparked national outcry, has been…
Rockland Twp. accident
Dorm Room Tips
College bound? Dorm room comfort is crucial for health, happiness and academic success. Luckily, there are ways to create personalized, functional spaces within any budget….
3 juveniles facing several charges in Franklin incident
By DREW FRYE Staff writer Three male juveniles from Franklin are facing a handful of charges, including kidnapping, in connection with an incident involving another…
Donations sought for Applefest sale
From staff reports The Venango County Historical Society is seeking donations for its book and yard sale to be held during Applefest. Items may be…
Hermine hits Florida coast as 1st hurricane in a decade
CARRABELLE, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Hermine made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend area early Friday as the first hurricane to hit the state in…
Steelers stumble in preseason finale
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Running back Cameron Artis-Payne made a case for more playing time, rushing for 77 yards on 18 carries, and Graham Gano…
DJ Paul van Dyk: Accounts hacked, racist messages posted
LOS ANGELES (AP) — DJ Paul van Dyk says his website and Twitter account were hacked and that he did not write racist messages that…
Recent Deaths 9/2/16
Homer L. Watson, 83, of Clarion, died Sept. 1, 2016. Alexander M. Strausbaugh Sr., 62, of Franklin, died Aug. 31, 2016. Diane Lynn Goughler-Savage, 39, of Emlenton,…
Venango Recovery Celebration set Sept. 16
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Venango County’s second annual Recovery Celebration is coming up in September. The event is planned for 4 to 7 p.m….
From the back seat of a gondola
Although I resided in Bologna, Italy, for little over two weeks, I was hardly there. Almost every day after class, a small group of my…
Pet of the day 9/1/16
Name: Loki Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 10 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Loki can be found at…
Elk Twp. criminal mischief
Huston Twp. accident
Fireman charged with stealing equipment from department
By DREW FRYE Staff Writer A Rocky Grove volunteer firefighter is facing numerous theft charges after police said he stole lawn equipment from the department….
Police will be out in force during Labor Day holiday
From staff reports Police are starting to warn motorists that officers will be out in force to patrol roadways during the Labor Day holiday. Franklin…
Florida’s Gulf coast braces for Tropical Storm Hermine
MIAMI (AP) — Florida’s Gulf coast was bracing Thursday for a hit from Tropical Storm Hermine, which forecasters said could make landfall as a hurricane. A…